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We’re recruiting experienced CNC Press Brake Setter / Operators for a fantastic sheet metal manufacturer in Rugby. You’ll be working in a proper fabrication environment producing a mixture of bespoke components and repeat production work using modern CNC Press Brake machinery.

Position: CNC Press Brake Setter Operator

Location: Rugby

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm | Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm

Pay Rate: Up to £17.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Overtime Rate: Paid at X1.33 over 39 hours and weekend work

Contract Type: Temp to Perm or Straight Permanent Employment (depending on your availability). If the position starts on a temporary contract, you will be paid weekly by Your Recruiters Limited.

The Role:

You’ll work across a varied range of sheet metal projects, including defence, automotive, subcontract engineering, point of sale, retail displays and bespoke fabrication.

With manufacturing and finishing handled in-house, you’ll be part of a busy engineering environment where the jobs, components and requirements regularly change.

What you’ll be doing:

• Setting and operating Amada CNC Press Brake machinery
• Working from engineering drawings
• Folding and forming sheet metal components
• Checking angles, dimensions and quality
• Working across varied jobs and materials
• Using measuring equipment correctly
• Working safely in a busy manufacturing environment
• Supporting the wider workshop where needed

What we need from you

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC press brakes
• Amada experience would be a strong advantage
• Confident reading and working from engineering drawings
• Able to measure and check your own work accurately
• Reliable with good attendance and timekeeping
• Comfortable working independently in a busy, hands-on workshop

Benefits (when the position is permanent):

• Up to £17.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• 30-minute lunch break (unpaid) and 2 X 10 minute tea breaks (paid) on your contracted hours
• 24 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Pension
• PPE and Uniform provided
• Staff kitchen / canteen area | Fridge, freezer, hot water and lockers available
• Food vans visit site
• Forklift training may be available internally

Why this role?

• There’s plenty of work, plenty of variety and no shortage of jobs waiting to go through the workshop.
• You’ll have stable hours, an early finish every Friday and overtime available when you want it.
• They’re looking for someone they can trust to get on with the job and become part of the team. It’s not just another pair of hands to run a machine.

Recruitment Process

To apply, upload your CV or contact Josh Whitmore for more information.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a one stage face to face interview and site tour.

Our Commitment

Your Recruiters Limited is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Every applicant receives a response, with feedback provided to those interviewed.